| Qualification code: | 90131 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 144 |
| SAQA ID: | 110668 |
| APS/AS: | 60 |
Purpose statement:
The specific purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Professional Engineering Technologist. This qualification provides:
Preparation for careers in engineering and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technical proficiency and competency to make a contribution to the economy and national development.
Possible admission to an appropriate Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours or a Bachelor of Engineering at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 qualification, or equivalent.
The qualification serves to provide learners with the advanced knowledge in fundamental engineering. The knowledge emphasises mining engineering principles and application. Also, the qualification provides learners with an in-depth knowledge base in a particular field or discipline and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to particular career or professional contexts, while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning. Programmes leading to this qualification tend to have a strong vocational, professional or career focus and holders of this qualification are usually prepared to enter a specific niche in the labour market.
The specific purpose of educational programmes designed to meet this qualification are to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Professional Engineering Technologist
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
An appropriate 360 credit Diploma or National Diploma in Engineering Technology in Mining Engineering, with a minimum of 60% average,
or
an Advanced Certificate in Engineering Practice in Mining Engineering at NQF level 6,
from an accredited provider of higher education, with a minimum of 60% average,
or
a national or international equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 in the appropriate field, with a minimum of 60% average.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements as indicated above may apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) provided they are at least 27 years old with a minimum of five years' current, relevant working and research experience in line with the approved qualification's RPL requirements. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
Study material for this qualification will only be available online.
Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
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Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
Please take note of the following:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.